{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cholla Magnet High School","outOfStateSupporters":40.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1017690,"projectId":9274248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Empowering Future Scientists: Color for Creativity project. Because of your kindness, we now have a reliable color printer, a supply of colored paper, and sufficient ink — resources that have transformed the way our students express and present their learning. Recently, my forensic students used the new printer and paper to design and assemble a banner for our \"Innocence Project,\" showcasing individuals exonerated through DNA evidence. They were able to print photos and illustrations in full color, bringing the banner to life in a way they couldn't have achieved before. On another occasion, students created \"textile swatches\" by weaving colored paper using different weave patterns (plain, basket, satin, twill), which gave them a hands-on, creative way to explore textile concepts — even without actual fabric.\r\n\r\nBeyond forensic science, these resources have enriched other classes as well. My IB Biology students recently used digital tools like Canva to design professional-quality posters about influential scientists — then printed them out and displayed them for our Parent Night. Having access to color printing and a variety of paper types has enabled students to use both technology and creativity, which has enhanced engagement, ownership, and pride in their work. The visual impact of their projects has also contributed to a more vibrant and meaningful learning environment for the entire school community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your investment has already changed how our students learn, create, and share their knowledge — and that impact will continue to ripple out in future projects and classes.","fullyFundedDate":1755695682380,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-scientists-color-for/9274248/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Scientists: Color for Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1017690_orig.jpg?crop=677,677,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652821849947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1017690"},{"teacherId":10068206,"projectId":9441408,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping get our students a digital camera to document their art journey. The students are required to submit high quality pictures of their work, but many do not have access to a good camera. \r\nThe students are excited to learn how to operate the camera and take the best quality pictures they can. They are also happy to be able to shoot videos that they can edit. The students are learning all about photography and the history of the media. \r\nMany of my International Baccalaureate students are eager to document their work in a way that is professional and up to industry standards. Thank you so much for giving our students this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1755695682275,"projectUrl":"project/camera-for-art-students/9441408/","projectTitle":"Camera for Art Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wiggins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068206"},{"teacherId":3114553,"projectId":9640619,"letterContent":"We are having so much fun this year. The tanks and pumps are set up, and students built them. They are learning how to maintain an aquarium. There has been so much enjoyment in watching the fruits of their labor. Every day they want to check on the tanks. \r\nI have seen attendance improve in some students, and I love that they are engaged in the lesson each day.\r\nThank you for making this a reality for my students. You have lifted the level of engagement from observing to completing work for so many students.","fullyFundedDate":1758756253932,"projectUrl":"project/steaming-with-the-fishes/9640619/","projectTitle":"STEAMing with the Fishes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hetschel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3114553_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461725250707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3114553"},{"teacherId":3114553,"projectId":9410502,"letterContent":"The books are in, and my students are already flipping through the pages. They just can't keep their hands to themselves these days. The books were meant for them, and they know it. It is so fun when one of them finds something cool and looks up, eager to tell me about it. I am learning from them, it would seem. \r\nOur book project will be in January, but this selection of books is already having an impact on our classroom. Students who finish early can learn from the books as they wait for others to catch up.\r\nThank you for giving us so much joy and fascination.","fullyFundedDate":1752864415853,"projectUrl":"project/steam-literacy/9410502/","projectTitle":"STEAM Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hetschel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3114553_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461725250707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3114553"},{"teacherId":3114553,"projectId":9009666,"letterContent":"Having a bookshelf that students can use is so much fun. I can't wait for projects that involve delving into a book to learn from the perspective of real scientists. Whether it is a full book report project or just passing the time after finishing a project early, students are engaged.\r\nThank you for making it fun to read about ocean animals and for making the classroom library a success. Students are asking even more questions than before now that they are learning from more than just myself. \r\nThe learning is off the charts!","fullyFundedDate":1739373212823,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-steam/9009666/","projectTitle":"Literacy in STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hetschel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3114553_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461725250707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3114553"},{"teacherId":3114553,"projectId":8975062,"letterContent":"We had so much fun building our aquaponics garden. Setting it up was a challenge, but we managed to hook it up to a fish tank, so the fertilizer will be free. Students are learning how nutrients cycle and how to grow vegetables with less waste. It is a double win.\r\nI love seeing the students checking the garden every few days to see the changes in the vegetables. It is thrilling as students see the entire process from planting to harvesting, and they know what is happening in each step. \r\nThank you for making this possible for them.","fullyFundedDate":1739193121494,"projectUrl":"project/steam-sprouts-building-a-hydroponic-gar/8975062/","projectTitle":"STEAM Sprouts: Building a Hydroponic Garden for Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hetschel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3114553_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461725250707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3114553"},{"teacherId":8362329,"projectId":8972197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support! The items donated have gone to promote positive connections within the school and the IB Programme at Cholla. IB students created handmade flyers that were placed around the school during the Cholla Extravaganza. They also used supplies donated to promote wellness by encouraging students to create their own mandalas during the Extravaganza. Food items were available for those engaging in the IB tables. In addition, remaining food items were used to help supplement student needs during the intense IB exam schedule where at least two days the students had only 30 minutes between two exam sessions.\r\n\r\nCertificates are being used to recognize Cholla's Top 30 Scholars, IB Junior of the Year, and IB Senior of the Year. In addition, more than 75 certificates will be distributed at the Senior Assembly on May 19, 2025.\r\n\r\nYour donation has gone to support the IB Programme and IB students at Cholla. More than 200 students have been positively impacted because of your support. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1739373224127,"projectUrl":"project/c-high-school-international-baccalaure/8972197/","projectTitle":"C. High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Club","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Teri Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8362329_orig.jpg?crop=2419,2419,x1612,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748393198762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8362329"},{"teacherId":1017690,"projectId":8891211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Because of you, my biology students were able to experience a glowing enzyme lab that made them feel like real scientists. They were completely amazed by the luminescent reaction and couldn't stop talking about how exciting it was to design their own experiments and see the results in real time.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was their first hands-on experience with advanced biotechnology tools. They were engaged, curious, and so appreciative of the opportunity. One student said, \"This is what real science feels like,\" and that moment meant everything.\r\n\r\nYou've made a lasting impact—not just on their learning, but on their confidence. Thank you for helping me bring science to life in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1734568134667,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-enzyme-action/8891211/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Enzyme Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1017690_orig.jpg?crop=677,677,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652821849947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1017690"},{"teacherId":8919208,"projectId":8410694,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for helping me provide these materials for my young scientists. Without your help, this won't be possible. My young scientist were able to make their bookmarks during our SEL time.\r\nYour generous support has been instrumental in transforming the learning experience for our students. I've seen some incredible transformations, especially with students who were previously hesitant to participate in class. One student, who often struggled to present their ideas verbally, has found their voice by drawing and designing. They can now contribute their thoughts and designs in a way that feels comfortable and natural, and their confidence has soared. Another student, who loves to draw, has been asking me to print her designs and make them into a bookmark, and she gives it to her other friends. This has provided a new avenue for these students to showcase their unique talents and connect with their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1723468173997,"projectUrl":"project/bookmark-treasures-thats-stemazing/8410694/","projectTitle":"Bookmark Treasures, that's STEMazing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lastimosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919208_orig.jpg?crop=2688,2688,x1344,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696273552935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919208"},{"teacherId":1017690,"projectId":9096506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Bringing Biotechnology to Life project! Because of you, my students now have access to real-world tools and hands-on experiences that would have otherwise been out of reach. These materials have made it possible for them to practice using laboratory equipment they had only read about in textbooks—bringing science to life in a way that is meaningful, exciting, and deeply educational.\r\n\r\nSeeing their eyes light up as they used micropipettes, gels, and other biotech tools for the first time was unforgettable. These experiences are more than just fun classroom moments—they are building confidence, sparking curiosity, and preparing students for future careers in science, healthcare, and technology. Many of my students will be the first in their families to attend college, and opportunities like this help level the playing field. Your donation has not only enhanced our biology curriculum but has inspired a generation of young scientists to see themselves as capable, competent, and college- and career-ready.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their future. You've truly made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1738639937348,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-biotechnology-to-life-for-futur/9096506/","projectTitle":"Bringing Biotechnology to Life for Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1017690_orig.jpg?crop=677,677,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652821849947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1017690"},{"teacherId":3114553,"projectId":8838287,"letterContent":"My students are reading. They are taking books home and reading in the privacy about the ocean and its inhabitants. And they write about their learning and tell me all the things they didn't know existed. It is so much fun. \r\nI even had a parent contact me to say that they were not much of a reader before. Turns out, they just needed something fun to read. These books have opened worlds and broadened their horizons. \r\nI don't pretend to know everything. It is great that they can learn from other sources how the ocean and its inhabitants behave.\r\nThank you for giving the world to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1728650612373,"projectUrl":"project/shell-we-read-about-the-ocean/8838287/","projectTitle":"Shell We Read About the Ocean?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hetschel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3114553_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461725250707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3114553"},{"teacherId":1017690,"projectId":8519978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project, Essential Supplies for Student Mesocosms. Your kindness helped alleviate the financial burden on both our classroom and my students, making it possible for us to acquire the materials needed to bring our ecosystem studies to life. With your contribution, students were no longer limited by resource constraints and could fully unleash their creativity in designing unique, self-sustaining mesocosms. This hands-on experience gave them a powerful, lasting understanding of ecosystem stability, nutrient cycling, and energy flow, concepts that are at the core of our biology curriculum.\r\n\r\nThe joy and excitement your gift has brought to my students are immeasurable. Every day, they eagerly check on their mesocosms, lovingly referring to them as their \"babies.\" This personal connection has deepened their engagement with learning as they observe the delicate balance of life in action. Witnessing their curiosity and sense of stewardship grow has been truly inspiring, and it wouldn't have been possible without your support. Thank you for helping spark creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong passion for science in my students. 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